Teachers Against Common Core, Foster Children Adopted, Food Drive

Lawrence Teachers Rail Against Common Core

The head of the Lawrence teachers’ union railed against the district’s implementation of Common Core Standards, arguing they are turning the heads of classrooms into “robotic Stepford teachers.” Click here for more.

13 Foster Children Adopted Monday

Thirteen children were officially adopted Monday in a ceremony at Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City. The ceremony, with the help of the Department of Social Services and Nassau County Family Court, celebrated the finalization of adoptions and freedom from the foster care system for Nassau children. Click here for more.

New York American Water Launches Food Drive

New York American Water is sponsoring a food drive that will help Long Island Cares feed the hungry in local communities. Anyone wishing to donate may bring cans or non-perishable food items to one of the following New York American Water locations by Friday, Nov. 22. Click here for more.

MTA/LIRR Reps to Answer Questions in Seaford

Nassau County Legis. David Denenberg, D-Merrick will hold a forum with MTA/LIRR representatives at the Seaford Public Library on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The discussion topics will include the Bellmore, Merrick, Freeport, Wantagh and Seaford LIRR stations. Click here for more.

LIPA Warning Customers of Latest Scam

A new, nationwide utility bill scam has hit the area, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) warns. Customers this month reported they received phone calls from persons claiming to be from the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), demanding payment through a pre-paid card on past-due balances. Click here for mire.